Definition
The total cumulative number of minutes viewers have spent watching a creator's videos on YouTube. Watch time is one of the most important metrics in YouTube's algorithm, as it signals content quality and audience satisfaction. Creators must accumulate 4,000 watch hours in the past 12 months to qualify for the YouTube Partner Program.
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